Keep tourist spots and facilities risk-free as business picks up, hospitality sector told

PETALING JAYA: Hoteliers and tourism service providers must be mindful of public safety and health as they welcome foreign and local tourists back.

Alliance for Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said all operators at tourist destinations must ensure that their amenities and equipment are risk-free through an early safety audit.

“It is essential for (everyone) in the hospitality industry to ensure that holiday and recreational outings are accident-free.

“There are risks attendant in every indoor and outdoor activity, as seen by the many stories in the media of accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities.

“To a large extent, these accidents are preventable. An early safety audit by industry operators will flag potential danger spots, and enable preventive measures to be implemented,” he said in a statement on Monday (April 18).

He said risky tourist spots should be avoided.

“Enforcing a comprehensive Safety First rule is of the utmost importance.

“Covid-19 has exacted a number of needless deaths. Let’s do what is necessary to prevent any more loss of life.

“Let’s continue to follow standard operating procedures to keep our environment virus-free, and additionally, adopt occupational safety and health measures to keep ourselves safe,” he added.